THE CHRISTMAS lights will be switched on in Bromyard on Saturday, November 24. People will enjoy a day of fun activities before Clive Richards OBE, deputy lieutenant of Herefordshire, turns the lights on from the balcony of Flowerdews cafe in Market
A VILLAGE could finally get a post office but it may be based in a broom cupboard if space cannot be found for it in the local shop. Neil Jenkins, a field change adviser for Post Office Limited, has been working with leaders at Kempsey Parish Council
FRUSTRATED students have complained that Europe’s first joint university and public library is too noisy to study in. Complaints from University of Worcester students have flooded the Hive’s Facebook page with demands for a dedicated student area
THE chief executive of Worcester City Council has defended the use of expensive outside consultants – saying the council hasn’t got the “expertise” in-house to avoid it. The council is spending £30,000 on using consultants to review car parking
WORCESTER City Chess Club won the Wheatley Cup, beating Greenlands at Greenlands Social Club, Longbridge, Birmingham. Although Greenlands had a higher-graded team, Worcester clinched a 4-1 success — the fourth time they have won the competition
BURGLARS who ransacked a house, drilled through gas pipes and left live electrical wires hanging loose remain uncaught – despite police having DNA evidence for a suspect. Gerald Dargle, the owner of the cottage in Cradley, near Malvern, is still
Independent candidate Bill Longmore has been elected West Mercia’s first ever police and crime commissioner. After people went to the polls yesterday the results of a close-run contest for the £75,000-a-year post have just been announced. Mr
A WOMAN was remanded in custody by Worcester magistrates today charged with helping someone attempt suicide. Kate Wiggett was rushed to hospital with serious injuries on Wednesday evening after falling from the A449 Worcester Road bridge over the
MORE than 170 county council workers in Worcestershire are paid below the living wage. The council yesterday agreed to investigate the salaries of 173 staff who are getting less than the official living wage of £7.45 an hour, which is not to be
David Birtwhistle, Worcester’s best known contemporary artist, is holding what is likely to be his last ever exhibition at his gallery Birties in Friar Street. Birtwhistle 2012 will open tomorrow and run until the end of the month. After that
LABOUR candidate Simon Murphy has been eliminated after the first round of counting in the election of West Mercia's first police and crime commissioner (PCC). Dr Murphy, who earlier emerged as the most popular choice with voters in Worcester,
THOUSANDS of people packed into Worcester city centre to start the countdown to Christmas with the annual lights switch-on. The festive spirit was in full swing outside the Guildhall from 4.30pm yesterday. Mayor of Worcester, councillor Roger
THE last three games have been nothing short of remarkable for Hereford United. As if beating higher-ranked rivals Shrewsbury Town in the FA Cup was not enough, Martin Foyle’s side promptly despatched two Blue Square Bet Premier title-chasers.
HOPES that Malvern Hills politicians will perform a U-turn and save a housing masterplan for south Worcestershire have been dismissed by their leader. Malvern Hills District Council (MHDC) stunned its partners Worcester City and Wychavon on Tuesday
WARRIORS make five changes to their starting line-up as they face London Wasps in the LV= Cup at Adams Park on Sunday (3pm). Assistant head coach Nigel Redman makes four changes in the pack with a new-look front row of Ceri Jones, Ollie Hayes and
JAMILLE Matt could make his long-awaited return for Kidderminster Harriers tomorrow after being given the green light to play by the UK Border Agency. The 23-year-old striker has been ineligible for Harriers for nine months because of issues regarding
VOTERS trudged very slowly to the polls yesterday to elect West Mercia Police’s first police and crime commissioner. Polling stations reported slow visits during the day, with expectations of a dismal turnout. Charlotte Smith, of Kingfisher Close
A RESTRUCTURED Amlin Challenge Cup made up of teams from the Rabo Direct Pro 12, the Aviva Premiership and the French Top 14 would be of much greater benefit to Worcester Warriors than the current structure, according to Sixways managing director Charlie
UPDATE: 3.40pm: Emergency services are still at the scene of the fire, but can confirm the fire is out and cordons are lifted. The A449 has reopened. ROAD closures are currently in place in Kidderminster following a major blaze at a factory
MANAGER Paul West says Evesham United have to be stronger in the latter stages of games if they are to climb the table. The Robins go into tomorrow’s home match against Swindon Supermarine (3pm) 12th in Evo-Stik Southern League Division One South
THE parents of a Worcestershire toddler have vowed to do all they can for him after being told his cancer has returned. Two-year-old Charlie Harris-Beard, who has a rare type of leukaemia, was given weeks to live this week when test results confirmed
WORCESTER City are out to end a run of three consecutive home defeats tomorrow when they take on Workington at St George’s Lane (3pm). Carl Heeley’s team made a fine start to the season at headquarters, winning five and drawing one of their opening
A WOMAN has been charged with assisting the attempted suicide of another person after another woman was seriously injured after falling from a railway bridge. The 28-year-old woman is due to appear before Worcester magistrates today. The victim
A FASHION show was held in Droitwich to help raise funds for a wildlife charity. A showing of the autumn/winter range from the Wild Collection was held at the town’s 59a High Street. The collection, inspired by African wild animals, featured
A DRUNK man smashed up a neighbour’s car using a child’s bike and a scooter. Calvin Taylor appeared at Worcester Magistrates Court admitting two counts of criminal damage, three of obstructing a constable and one of failing to answer bail.
MARRIED, but never had a row? You must be joking, because it’s part of the trick to wedded bliss according to one couple who are marking 70 years. Harold and Jean Wilson tied the knot on Wednesday, November 6, 1942. Now the platinum pair have
A LIFE-LONG football fan is doing his bit to save an ailing team from the threat of administration by organising a sponsored walk. Jon Hale, who lives in the Cowleigh Road area of Malvern, decided to help Blue Square Bet Premier club Hereford United
PEOPLE of all ages will be doing their bit to support Pudsey in aid of the annual Children in Need appeal. More than 2,000 children across Worcestershire have led the way in helping disadvantaged children and young people across Britain by taking
MPs in Worcestershire have secured a meeting with the Government’s transport minister in a bid to improve the county’s poor train links to London. Simon Burns has agreed to meet a delegation from the county to discuss the future of the Cotswold
